Chapter 250 Chapter 250: His relentless interrogation crushed Irene’s spirit entirely. “I…” She floundered, opening and closing her mouth repeatedly without producing a single coherent word. Heat blazed across her face as she silently begged for the floor to open and swallow her whole. Had she anticipated Cole would defend
Chapter 249 Chapter 249: But there was no way she could say that in front of the whole family. No point in picking a fight with Ruben now. So, she smiled, nodded, and kept the performance going. “Of course.” Seeing her cooperate, Ruben let it go. Irene, though, wasn’t finished.
Chapter 248 Chapter 248: Jeff, who had been hoping to sneak in a word with Elliana, leaned back with a sigh. With Elliana and Cole acting like soulmates, his far-off dreams just crashed and burned. Nobody really noticed Jeff sulking in the corner. His quiet crush didn’t hold much weight
Chapter 247 Chapter 247: As they stepped into the opulent living room, it was immediately clear—every member of the family had been summoned. Trinity had just returned from her overseas trip with Murray, supposedly to meet the renowned Milena. She was holding court in the corner, chatting nonstop, glowing as
Chapter 246 Chapter 246: Cole maintained his composed exterior, but crimson betrayal crept across his ears. His expression suggested volumes of unspoken poetry, yet all he managed was a breathless, “Okay p> Elliana’s laughter spilled forth like wind chimes, her eyes illuminated with mischief and affection. With a final farewell
Chapter 245 Chapter 245: After what seemed an eternity, his pulse and breath finally evened out. Elliana prodded his arm playfully and whispered, “Darling?” At last, his mood seemed to improve. Cole nuzzled the sensitive skin of her neck before lifting his gaze to meet hers. “What’s on your mind,
Chapter 244 Chapter 244: Before she could react, the room tilted, and she found herself lying flat on the bed with him above her. This had become a pattern lately. They’d start with a simple conversation, and then Cole would snap—showering Elliana with kisses until she was breathless and spent.
Chapter 243 Chapter 243: Cole’s eyes went cold. The anger in him was obvious. If the Evans family hadn’t been so closely tied to the Craig family, maybe he would’ve brushed it off. But knowing the Evans family had supported the Craig family for years—only to find out their heir
Chapter 242 Chapter 242: It was an invitation to Boris’s engagement party. The Craig family was hosting a grand celebration tonight, filled with high-profile guests. Because of their long- With his longstanding relationship with the Evans family, Cole had naturally received an invitation. But Cole was still recovering, and he
Chapter 241 Chapter 241: But her steps froze. Cole was already awake, sitting up in bed, his eyes locked on her. Even in the dim light, she could feel the chill of his displeasure. “Where were you?” he asked firmly. “Slipping out while I’m asleep—so this is what you meant
Chapter 240 Chapter 240: Tonight, while Cole drifted through dreams, she intended to temporarily neutralize Myles and once again penetrate the Evans Group’s network. She needed confirmation whether Jody—the network’s enigmatic guardian—would materialize. If Jody appeared, Myles couldn’t possibly be Jody, and she’d redirect her investigation elsewhere. Elliana descended the
Chapter 239 Chapter 239: Once beyond the dining room threshold, Hugh shivered theatrically, rubbing his arms as if to dispel an eerie sensation. Turning to Aron, he whispered, “Cole breaks new boundaries of brazenness daily!” Aron wordlessly mimicked the gesture, offering no comment. Paulina and Myles struggled valiantly to contain
Chapter 238 Chapter 238: Before Elliana could get a word in, Paulina turned her frustration toward Aron and Hugh. “You two are the heads of Mr. Evans’ security. How did a stranger walk in without either of you noticing p> Even though Elliana looked like she’d stepped out of a
Chapter 237 Chapter 237: Elliana shot him a sharp glance, then turned away with a haughty flick of her chin. “I don’t feel like explaining p> Cole reached out and gently pinched her cheek, a playful gesture full of fondness. He didn’t press her any further. She remained an enigma
Chapter 236 Chapter 236: “I can’t take this! What if I’m next? I swear, I can’t do it. I’m all about the face. I’d rather drop dead than marry someone unattractive p> Manley was spiraling. Soon, both Cole and Merlin had reached their limit. Two notifications popped up in quick
Chapter 235 Chapter 235: At the same time, in the study, Cole wasn’t in any meeting like he’d said. Instead, he quietly forwarded Adah’s photo into a private group chat. That group had only four members—himself, Allan, Merlin, and Manley. The second the image landed in the chat, everything went
Chapter 234 Chapter 234: But then everything had shifted when he stumbled upon the truth: Elliana wasn’t ugly at all. She was a hidden gem, a striking beauty who had kept her true self disguised. And the more he saw her, the more drawn to her he became. Her charm
Chapter 233 Chapter 233: Elliana bit the inside of her cheek to keep from laughing and then turned toward Cole. “Did you get a good look p> Cole was completely thrown, his face a perfect mix of confusion and disbelief. “Your friend… Is she also into this odd habit of
Chapter 232 Chapter 232: Elliana chuckled and typed back, “Don’t be naughty p> Just then, the door to her room opened, and Cole walked in. Elliana quickly ended her chat with Adah and cleared their conversation history to avoid any accidental leaks. Cole sat beside her, slipping his arm around
Chapter 231 Chapter 231: Silence settled again for a moment before Cole let out a short, frustrated laugh. “I’ve got to admit, I’m getting more and more curious about Death Thorn. I’d love to see who this person really is p> A grin tugged at the corner of Myles’s mouth.